The devastating events in Florida have left the nation reeling and as we continue to grieve for the Parkland community, as a mother, I understand it is an especially challenging time for parents and we all have questions about how to keep our children safe.

I want to assure you that as guardians of your children, there is nothing more important to us than their safety and protection while they are in our care. Issaquah Valley Elementary and every ISD school has a series of security protocols and procedures
to help guard against any threat to the safety of children and staff, and we perform safety drills on a regular basis. We do everything we can to make our building safe and secure and to ensure that our teachers and staff are well-trained to protect children
in the case of emergency.

We want to remind all families about what our policies are and to make sure that you are aware of the measures we take.

Our administration and counseling staff are here to help support you and your children during this time and we encourage you to ask us any questions that you may have. Our hearts, our thoughts and our deepest sympathies continue to be with the families of
the victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the entire Parkland community. Thank you for your confidence and for entrusting us with your children.

Sincerely,

Michelle Pickard, Principal

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Executive Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing at or by telephone at 425.837.7060. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact the Director of Student Interventions in writing at 565 NW Holly St., Issaquah, WA 98027 or by telephone at 425.837.7000.